TWIC Deadline Nears

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December 18, 2008

Federal regulations require that ALL persons seeking entry to secure areas of United States ports must present a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card) and must maintain possession of the TWIC at all times in secure port areas.

Persons desiring access to the above listed facilities, who do not possess a valid TWIC, may contact the facility they wish to visit to potentially arrange for an approved escort. Only the facility operator may make these arrangements with appropriate security personnel.

Any questions regarding the TWIC program, or to apply for a TWIC card, visit , or call 1-866-DHS-TWIC.

The Port of New Orleans enrollment center is located at 170 James Drive East, Suite 104 in St. Rose, La. The center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A TWIC card is a biometric credential that ensures only vetted workers are eligible to enter a secure area of a Maritime Transportation Security Act-regulated port or vessel unescorted. To date, more than 700,000 workers at U.S. ports have enrolled and thousands more are processed each week.